Interview with Chris – Why Taiwan Surprised Him and Common English Mistakes You Should Avoid

Chris is an English teacher in Taiwan, and we got to know each other through a Facebook group. We became friends online, and since we were both teachers, we decided to record our conversation and share our experiences with you.

Is it weird to make friends online? You might be surprised. The world is connected more than ever with the help of the Internet, and not only could you make friends online, but you could also get a part-time job, hire an assistant, or even find the partner of your dreams on the internet!

I'll show you how to find an English teacher online down below this post. For now, let me tell you a few things about our conversation.

Topics discussed in this session:

Chris's background, and how he ended up in Taiwan

Two things that surprised Chris while he was in Taiwan

Three interesting things that happened to Josh when he was in Taiwan

Common English mistakes Taiwanese and Korean students make when they speak in English

Chris's tips for learning English better and faster

How Chris develops himself

Today's English Words

entrepreneurship – the process of starting a business
Josh and Chris are interested in entrepreneurship.

zero market value – not useful in the job market
Philosophy major has a zero market value.

no one goes out of their way to help you – to do more than necessary; to go above and beyond Americans are nice too, but not many people go out of their way to help you.

Resources Mentioned

craigslist.coma site where you can post personal ads, buy and sell used gadgets, find jobs, roommates, friends, and even teachers

If you'd like to ask Chris a question or potentially get a private lesson with him through Skype or in-person (he lives in Taiwan), click here to send him a message.

Transcript

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To your English success!

yiyoenju

It’s the really fun and imformative video.
I didn’t know that singular and pular is that much important.
And thanks for sharing tips about effecient way of leaning language.
I think I need to watch American dramas again.
Thanks Josh and Chris!

It’s the really fun and imformative video.
I didn’t know that singular and pular is that much important.
And thanks for sharing tips about effecient way of leaning language.
I think I need to watch American drama again.
Thanks Josh and Chris!

jonghyeon lee

i’ve really enjoyed your interviews.
it does the tricks.
for the first time i listened to the interviews that you made, I didn’t understand well because I wasn’t used to listnening. I didn’t give up though.
I tried to catch many phrases what you and your friends used. it was not easy but it didn’t get me down.
now, i could almost understand conversation you and your friends had so I am really happy that my english ability has developed by your videos! thanks you so much and merry x-mas in advance.